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Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Miosotis Hernandez, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Lucie Tchouassi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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for Innovation in Engineering Education. His research focuses on increasing diversity in STEM education and the STEM workforce. He has received multiple grants to run workforce development training programs as well as undergraduate research experience programs to train underrepresented minority and first-generation students. He is the Founding Director of NJIT’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program. He also has worked on several research projects, programs, and initiatives to help students bridge the gap between high school and college as well as to prepare students for the rigors of mathematics. He is also involved in various engineering education initiatives focusing on the integration of novel technologies into the

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Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University

technologies. His research now focuses on developing engineering technologies and learning environments, specifically makerspaces, to support engineering education at many levels. He’s also heavily involved with his local FIRST Robotics Challenge team as a mentor. 14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference: University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee Jul 30 GIFTS: Situational Learning of MATLAB Using Data Collection and Analysis Modules Based on Upper-Level Engineering Lab ExperimentsIntroductionThe first-year engineering courses of Northeastern University involve mixed discipline cohortswith a curriculum that reflects the range of engineering design and

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S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

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Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Casey Violette Haskins, University of Oklahoma; Brian M McSkimming, University of Oklahoma; Jahnavi Dirisina, The University of Oklahoma; Jude A. Okolie, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, The University of Oklahoma; Allison Quiroga, University of Oklahoma

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, collaborative authorship, anditerative review-based refinement of research ideas. Students will find and analyze primaryliterature, think critically and creatively, author and communicate in a scholarly fashion, andwork collaboratively to solve scientific and societal problems using technology, delegation, andproductive team communication. They will continue developing transferable problem-solvingskills, teamwork, and engineering competency initiated in the first year Engineering/MathCatalyst courses. Students will identify research topics in the college that interest them and relateto their engineering goals. Catalyst staff will facilitate a shadowing experience and identifyingexisting data and appropriate research questions or hypotheses that the

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S5B: Workshop X

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Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Kevin Kit, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Richard M. Bennett P.E., University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Erin McCave, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Andrey A. Puretskiy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Paper ID #40645Flipping Across the First Year WorkshopDr. Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Rachel McCord Ellestad is the DIrector of Engineering Fundamentals and a Senior Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Division at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech.Dr. Kevin Kit, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Kevin Kit is Director of the Engineering Honors Program and Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee. He received a B.S. in Materials

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S4B: Workshop VII

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Kevin Calabro, University of Maryland, College Park; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Petronella A James, Morgan State University

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within K-12, serving on the TSA Board of Directors for over 10 years. He has recently co-authored Introduction to Engineering among other texts.Dr. Medha Dalal, Arizona State University Dr. Medha Dalal is an assistant research professor and associate director of scholarly initiatives in the Ful- ton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She holds a PhD from Arizona State University in Learning, Literacies and Technologies with a focus on engineering education. Her research interests span three related areas: democratization of engineering education, ways of thinking, and faculty development.Dr. Petronella A James, Morgan State University Dr. Petronella James is a teaching faculty in Engineering at Morgan

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Evelyn Walters, Temple University; Cory Budischak, Temple University; Shawn Fagan, Temple University

LinkedInprofiles and connect with at least 10 peers.Stage 3: Informational InterviewsThe learning outcomes of Stage 3 are for students to: (i) initiate contact with a potentialinterviewee in a professional manner; (ii) gain a greater appreciation for what day-to-day lifelooks like for an engineering professional; (iii) begin to develop their professional presence.In Stage 3, students first conduct an informational interview with an upper-level classmate tolearn more about their involvement in cocurricular activities, required professional skills, andany internships or research experiences they have had. Finally, students reach out to a practicingengineer via LinkedIn and conduct a similar informational interview, with questions focused ontheir engineering

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Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia

engineering and Russian language. She is also a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado.Dr. Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Michelle Soledad, Ph.D. is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her research and service interests include teaching and learning experiences in fun- damental engineering courses, faculty development and support initiatives – including programs for the future engineering professoriate, and leveraging institutional data to support reflective teaching practices. She has degrees in Electrical Engineering (B.S., M.Eng.) from the Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City, Philippines, where she previously held

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S6C: Full Papers - Cannot Have Too Much Math!

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Todd France, Ohio Northern University; Tena L. Roepke; Karli Katterle; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado Boulder

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separate study of ten sample STEM high schools,researchers found that only four schools had implemented instruction connecting the STEMdisciplines [26]. This lack of connectivity has been mirrored in the past by a National Academyof Engineering study, which concluded, “Existing curricula do not fully exploit the naturalconnections between engineering and the other three STEM subjects” and “…very few curriculaor professional development initiatives reviewed by the committee used mathematics in waysthat support modeling and analysis” [4].Moreover, engineering activities that do include math often do so minimally and/orsimplistically. In one study of high school students in an engineering class, 36% of their timewas spent on math-related tasks, a

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Dan Burleson, University of Houston

Paper ID #40655[GIFTS] Developing Data Literacy through the NAE Grand Challenges andMATLAB App DesignerDr. Dan Burleson, University of Houston Dr. Dan Burleson is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Cullen College of Engineering at the Uni- versity of Houston. He has been at the University of Houston since 2010 when he joined as a Graduate Research Assistant, completing his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering in August of 2015. Before com- ing to Houston, Texas, Dr. Burleson completed B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. He was a founding faculty for the the First Year Experience in Cullen

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Kathleen A Harper, Case Western Reserve University

an Arduino, breadboards, LEDs, resistors, and a sensor from a dishwasher.In the second half of the third class, they are encouraged to read through some basic informationabout water filtration, along with the specifications for a water filter they will build, test, refine,and demonstrate in the fourth period. Each team is given a small plastic funnel for their filter andthen may choose to arrange any combination of cheesecloth, cotton balls, sand, and small gravelinside of it. The filters are assessed based on how quickly and how effectively they filter muddywater. They are encouraged to research and sketch as they brainstorm. Each team is to arrive forthe fourth class with an initial design ready to build.At the beginning of the class, the

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Brian Scott Krongold, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Bagus Nugroho, The University of Melbourne

Paper ID #40618WIP: A 3D-printed speaker and audio system project for teachinginterdisciplinary engineering designProf. Brian Scott Krongold, University of Melbourne Brian Krongold received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering in 1995, 1997 and 2001, respectively, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined the University of Melbourne in late 2001 as a Research Fellow and was later awarded an ARC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. He is currently an Associate Professor of electrical engineering and has served as Assistant Dean Teaching & Learning and as a Senior Academic Advisor

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Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Pradnya Pendse; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University

Paper ID #40605WIP: MATLAB WebTA, Enhancing the bigger picture through human fac-tors.Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological UniversityPradnya PendseDr. Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University Leo C. Ureel II is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science and in Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University. He has worked extensively in the field of educational software de- velopment. His research interests include intelligent learning environments, computer science education, and Artificial IntelligenceDr. Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological

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S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

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Kevin Calabro, University of Maryland, College Park; Catherine Marie Hamel, University of Maryland, College Park; Joshua Cocker, University of Maryland - Keystone Program

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of Maryland. ChatGPT was launched by OpenAI in November 2022and is one of the most popular generative artificial intelligence tools. Within this paper we seekto answer three research questions (RQs): ● RQ1: In what ways might ChatGPT impact the teaching and assessment of ENES100? ● RQ2: In what ways might ChatGPT impact learning within ENES100? ● RQ3: In what ways might ChatGPT be used to produce solutions to open-ended design challenges in ENES100?Generative AI and ChatGPT have commanded significant and sustained attention during 2023with articles, podcasts, and other non peer-reviewed media spanning a large range of topics andfields being published each day. For example, within education, The Chronicles of HigherEducation

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S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

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Derin Ural, University of Miami

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Paper ID #40660Full Paper:A multi-faceted Model to Enhance Engineering Student SuccessProf. Derin Ural, University of Miami Derin Ural is currently a Professor in Practice, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Associate Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Miami, College of Engineering. Dr. Ural has led faculty development initiatives in active learning pedagogy for her College, and serves as the Academic lead for an interdisciplinary Bachelors degree in Innovation, Technology and Design. 14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference: University of Tennessee in Knoxville

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Darren K Maczka, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Erin J. McCave, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Paper ID #40609WIP: Integrating Computation within an Engineering Physics CourseDarren K Maczka, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Darren Maczka is a Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He received his PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. His research interests include broadening participation in Engineering, computing education, and sociotechnical aspects of teaching and learning.Erin J. McCave, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Erin is a Research Assistant Professor and Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Program

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Dan Burleson, University of Houston; Janice Quiroz Perez, University of Houston

Paper ID #40653Work-in-Progress: Developing a First-Year Experience ProfessionalismCertificate for Engineering StudentsDr. Dan Burleson, University of Houston Dr. Dan Burleson is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Cullen College of Engineering at the Uni- versity of Houston. He has been at the University of Houston since 2010 when he joined as a Graduate Research Assistant, completing his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering in August of 2015. Before com- ing to Houston, Texas, Dr. Burleson completed B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. He was a founding faculty for the the First Year Experience

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Nathan M. Hicks, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Paper ID #40643Opening the First-Year Design ProjectDr. Nathan M. Hicks, University of Tennessee at Knoxville Dr. Nathan M. Hicks is a Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida, teaching high school math and science for a few years in between degrees. His primary research interests focus on assessment and evaluation, as well as pedagogical practices for engineering design and

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Joseph B Herzog, University of Indianapolis; Joan Matutes, University of Indianapolis; Shelby Hacker; Stephen J Spicklemire, University of Indianapolis; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis

Paper ID #40598WIP: Impact of Peer Mentor Program on First Year Engineering StudentsSuccessDr. Joseph B Herzog, University of Indianapolis Joseph B. Herzog is an Assistant professor in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis. He chose to come to the University of Indianapolis because he is passionate about teaching, is excited about the direction of the new R.BMs. Joan Matutes, University of Indianapolis Joan Matutes is currently an undergraduate mechanical engineering major at the University of Indianapo- lis. Joan enjoys research, and intends to continue research in graduate school and

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S6C: Full Papers - Cannot Have Too Much Math!

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Katherine A Grover, Utah State University; Kristina T Glaittli, Utah State University; Christian R. Bolander, Utah State University Department of Engineering Education ; Thomas H Fronk, Utah State University

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Advising Association (NACADA) STEM Advising Community, staying connected to the challenges and trends occurring within STEM fields in higher education. She received her Master of Data Analytics and BS in Biology with a Cellular/Molecular Emphasis from Utah State University.Ms. Kristina T Glaittli, Utah State University Kristina T. Glaittli has spent the last 11 years serving as the College of Engineering retention specialist. In this role, she has developed multiple programs and initiatives to promote student retention and success. She has also served as an advisor to multiple student organizations for over 18 years, including the Society of Women Engineers, Engineers Without Borders, and the USU Engineering Council

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Victoria Bill, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Rui Li, New York University; Jack Bringardner, Colorado School of Mines; Ingrid Paredes, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

engineering education. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring students, and engineering education research, particularly for project-based curriculum, first-year engineering, and student success. He is active in the American Society for Engineering Education and is the NYU ASEE Campus Representative. He serves on the First-Year Programs Division Executive Board as well as the Webmaster for the ASEE First-Year Programs Division and the First-Year Engineering Experience Con- ference. He is affiliated with the NYU Civil and Urban Engineering Department and advisor for NYU student chapter of the Institute for Transportation Engineers.Ingrid Paredes, New York University Tandon School of Engineering Dr. Ingrid J

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S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

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Muzammil Arshad, Texas A&M University; Mamoona Muzammil, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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courses. The course structure is employed at the Chemistrydepartment at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). The present study is anautoethnography of the implementation of the course structure and its effectiveness assessment.This study highlights the implementation of the course structure considering student motivationand learning since student motivation is an important research area for modern instructionaldesign. Lab course motivation is incorporated by asking the students to make TikTok videos oflabs and submitting them on Blackboard.1. IntroductionApart from the traditional face-to-face mode of instruction, online and hybrid courses haveexisted for many years. Due to COVID-19, academic institutions were forced to transform

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S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

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Paper ID #40637Full paper: Dr. Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University Dr. Djedjiga Belfadel is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Department at Fairfield University in Connecticut. She earned her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2015. Dr. Belfadel’s research focuses on estimation theory, with a particular emphasis on practical applications like drone navigation and target tracking. Her scholarly contributions span various areas, including space-based infrared (IR)/electro-optical (EO) sensors, signal and image processing, machine